Processor - 1st Shift

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Processor – 1st Shift
Job Description

The Processor on 1st shift prepares and processes food products according to established formulas while maintaining strict quality and safety standards. This role involves operating processing equipment, loading raw materials, monitoring production, and performing quality checks to ensure consistent, high-quality finished products.

Responsibilities

• Physically load raw materials such as spices, sugars, seasonings, and other ingredients into processing machines in accordance with production requirements.
• Keep accurate paper and electronic logs of all materials fed into machines, ensuring complete and legible records.
• Operate processing machines to run products for the correct run time, monitoring equipment performance and making adjustments as needed.
• Perform regular quality checks on products as they exit the machines and are fed into containers, identifying and addressing any defects or inconsistencies.
• Mix finished products to established formulas, ensuring adherence to specifications and maintaining the highest product quality.
• Prepare products according to production schedules while monitoring the needs of the production line to avoid delays or shortages.
• Perform deck set-up for the daily production schedule, including preparing equipment and materials for each formula.
• Operate equipment and use local control panels to manage additions of all metered and manually added or weighed ingredients to mix and transfer batches.
• Handle and lift materials and products weighing up to 50 pounds safely and consistently throughout the shift.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) guidelines to maintain food safety and product integrity.
• Support sanitation and safety efforts by working safely around machines, following standard operating procedures, and complying with all safety rules.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors regarding production status, quality concerns, and equipment issues.

Essential Skills

• Experience in food manufacturing or food processing, including working with processing machinery and production lines.
• Ability to operate processing machines and related equipment safely and efficiently.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) in a food processing environment.
• Basic quality control experience, including performing visual and physical checks on products.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and standard operating procedures in English.
• Math skills sufficient to verify quantities of ingredients and ensure correct measurements for formulas.
• Capability to lift and move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced production environment around continuously running machinery.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Related experience in food processing is preferred but not required.
• Previous experience as a processing machine operator or machine operator in a manufacturing setting is beneficial.
• Attention to detail and strong recordkeeping skills for maintaining accurate paper and electronic logs.
• Ability to follow established formulas and instructions precisely to ensure consistent product quality.
• Willingness to learn and follow company-specific processes, standards, and safety practices.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with production and sanitation teams.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and a culture that recognizes and rewards high performance. Eligible employees receive access to multiple medical and dental plan options, vision coverage, and prescription benefits starting on day one of full-time employment. A 401(k) plan with company match up to a specified percentage and profit sharing supports long-term financial security. Additional support includes a teledoc service, an employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness coverage, and legal services. Company-paid basic life insurance, with the option to elect supplemental life coverage, adds further peace of mind. Short-term and long-term disability benefits are provided without requiring employees to pay premiums, and pay is issued on a bi-weekly schedule with elected benefits conveniently deducted. The organization emphasizes career progression, posting preferred day shift roles internally first and promoting from within for lead and office positions. Many team members have advanced from entry-level roles into supervisory and management positions, demonstrating a clear and attainable career ladder. Employee recognition and engagement are integral to the culture, with company events such as picnics and food trucks, as well as an employee-of-the-month program that highlights and celebrates high performers.

Work Environment

The role is based in a busy food processing facility with a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Employees work around continuously operating machines in a production bay where equipment may be sprayed down by sanitation or CIP teams, resulting in wet areas at times. Hearing protection must be worn due to the constant hum of processing equipment, and adherence to safety rules and standard operating procedures is essential. The position involves regular physical activity, including standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 pounds, while working closely with coworkers to meet production schedules and quality standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chambersburg, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.81 - $22.81/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chambersburg,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.